Daily dry-brushing before a shower helps to activate the lymphatic system and gently encourages cleansing.

Use a long-handled, natural bristle brush made for this purpose. Bernard Jensen
makes one that is available in natural food stores at a reasonable price.

Starting with your feet, brush vigorously, making rotary motions, and massage
every part of your body. Brush until your skin becomes rosy, warm, and glowing. Here are the benefits of regular dry brushing:

1. It will effectively remove the dead layers of skin and other impurities and keep pores open.
2. It stimulates and increases circulation in all the underyling organs and tissues.
3. It revitalizes and increases the eliminative capacity of your skin and helps to throw toxins out of the system.
4. It will rejuvenate the complexion and make it look younger.
5. It will make you feel better all over and improve your health generally

This is my ‘cough cocktail’ to help prevent colds and when you are feeling ‘under’

1/2 fresh organic lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh organic ginger

1 teas unpasterized honey

1/4 teas cayenne pepper

1/2 teas turmeric, ground or fresh grated

put into mug add boiling water and sip
evening time is the best

Lemon is a natural disinfectant, it is rich in vitamin C and citrus flavonoids that have a powerful antioxidant function, it is good for strengthening the immune system and preventing infection and disease.

Ginger is an antiseptic, antispasmodic, detoxifying, expectorant and vasodilator. It is a warming and comforting remedy for colds and chills. It stimulates peripheral circulation and helps the body rid itself of toxins. It is good for nausea, particularly morning sickness.

Honey is a natural antibiotic that works both internally and externally. It eases respiratory infections, calms the nerves, induces sleep and disinfects wounds and sores.

Cayenne Pepper is an antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-mucus, antioxidant, diaphoretic, stimulant and tonic. It is a powerful circulatory stimulant that increases the blood supply to all parts of the body, thus creating a feeling of heat.

Caution with Cayenne it can irritate mucous membranes, handle with care and avoid in cases of gastritis or stomach ulcer.

Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it contains curcumin a potent antioxidant which is very effective in fighting free radicals. It  also has anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic and cholesterol lowering properties.